The Houthis may soon discover the limits of Saudi strategic patience
Saudi Arabia has so far ignored provocations to preserve regional stability. But it may soon be pushed into action.

Saudi Arabia has so far ignored provocations to preserve regional stability. But it may soon be pushed into action.







If the fighting in Yemen expands, and the Houthis try to block Bab al-Mandeb, the world economy faces a new shock.

Yemen’s Houthis say they struck Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport in retaliation for a strike on Sanaa’s international airport
Gov’t says airport struck to prevent Iranian aircraft from landing, reports interception of Houthi-launched missiles.
Tensions are rising in the battlefield and political sphere. Will the conflict reignite?
Yemeni government officials say the Houthis launched a surprise offensive targeting army barracks in southern Hodeidah.
Medical sources on the Red Sea coast report 16 dead from pro-government forces and 22 wounded.
Threats escalate after Houthis block Saudi warplanes, allowing Iranian plane to land in Sanaa for first time in decade.
Houthis say they confronted Saudi planes allegedly trying to stop Iranian civilian aircraft from landing in Sanaa.

The message came after Somaliland opened its first overseas embassy this week, in Jerusalem.

Yemen’s Houthis have declared a ‘total ban’ on Israeli vessels wanting to pass through the Red Sea.